Where the Marathon was born, where Olympic history was made. #iAMAuthentic | Athens Marathon. The Authentic

ATHENS MARATHON is waiting for you for an AUTHENTIC experience! 11 days left | Panathenaic Stadium #iAMAuthentic #AMA2024 | Athens Marathon. The Authentic

The new medal of the "Athens Marathon, the Authentic" Every runner who will cross the finish line inside the Panathenaic Stadium will receive the first medal of a new series, reflecting the history of the Marathon race. A total of eight different collective medals, one per year, will be awaiting runners until 2026 for the 130th anniversary of the first modern Marathon race. This year's medal will depict the Battle of Marathon (490 BC) between Athenians and Persians on one side, designed by Aleko

Why was the Marathon named after the Battle of Marathon? According to legend, an Athenian messenger was sent from Marathon to Athens, about 25 miles (40 km), and he announced the Persian defeat. This tale became the basis for the modern marathon race. Hellenic Heroes We don't know them all, but we owe them all. Please shop, Follow, & Share to support hellenicheroes.patternbyetsy.com #greekhistory #ancientgreece #marathon | Hellenic Heroes

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